How much does it cost to fix Alpha error code Fan runs at max. speed?

Typical repair cost for the Alpha Fan runs at max. speed fault is £150-300 including labour.

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Alpha Fan runs at max. speed Fault Code

Q: What does the Alpha Fan runs at max. speed fault code mean?

Your boiler's fan is running continuously at full speed, which indicates the system has detected a safety concern and is trying to clear the air inside the unit.

Also written as FANRUNSATMAXSPEED — same fault.

The Alpha Fan runs at max. speed fault code means: your boiler's fan is running continuously at full speed, which indicates the system has detected a safety concern and is trying to clear the air inside the unit.. It appears on 2 Alpha models in our database.

Technical description: Follow section 'D' fault finding

Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Alpha models that show the Fan runs at max. speed fault code

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Source

Alpha Fan runs at max. speed fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Alpha service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026